The 25th anniversary celebration for Theater Talk at the WNED|WBFO studios was a huge success Monday as hundreds attended to enjoy various stars of local stages perform songs and skits to honor Anthony Chase and his long-time co-host Jim Santella. Around town, THE CRUCIBLE at the Kavinoky moves beyond the same old (remember reading it in high school?) into powerful "adult" territory and VIOLET perfectly fits the MusicalFare space with a stunning cast.

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This week's Theater Talk (11-10-2017)

For 20 of Theater Talk's 25 years, radio legend Jim Santella (L) and Anthony Chase hosted the weekly show. Jim came back for the 25th anniversary celebration.

Credit Eileen Elibol, WNED|WBFO

At the celebration in the WNED studios Anthony Chase received a Congressional citation as read into the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, an American flag that had flown over the capitol, was treated to a variety of pre-taped testimonials, but knew that he had "made it" when everyone was given a crossword puzzle all about Theater Talk. And then WNED|WBFO President and CEO informed Tony that had the radio studio where he records will be dedicated as "The Theater Talk Studio" in perpetuity.

WNED|WBFO is celebrating 25 years of Theater Talk and you're invited! Join members of the theater community as we congratulate Anthony Chase on a a quarter century of showcasing Western New York theater. For reservations visit wbfo.org or call 1-800-678-1873. On this program, Peter and Anthony discuss STRAIGHT which is closing this weekend, STUPID * BIRD at A.R.T. and Road Less Traveled's GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS.

There are almost too many choices, again! for Buffalo audiences. THE BODYGUARD at Shea's has excellent singing and dancing, but for an intimate two-hander, VISITING MR. GREEN at Jewish Rep has Saul Elkin back on stage with a very warm, human presence.